Archives for August 2014

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 31, 2014, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm From there to Here Greetings and Recognition of Chris & Grace McKenzie Prelude     Prelude and Fugue in F Major           J.S. Bach Call to Worship   Skit: Follow the… Read more.

After years of planning and waiting, work is progressing on our sanctuary refurbishments. Floors have been refinished in front of the organ and under all of the pews. The wall behind the organ has had unused and unsightly heating grills removed, and received a fresh coat of paint. Finally, new carpet has been installed in… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 24, 2014, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm Meditation We saw a stranger yesterday. We put food in the eating place, Drink in the drinking place, Music in the listening place. And with the sacred name of… Read more.

Work progressed swiftly this week after a weekend of letting the final floor coats dry. As of today (Tuesday) all of the pews have been relocated to their new positions, tightened, and been screwed together securely. The new angled side sections provides wider aisles and improved viewing angles. We’ve also left more room for wheelchairs… Read more.

Our Mission and Service Board introduces this opportunity to help build prosperity in coffee farming communities: Sam Hawes, recent Berea College Grad – is working with Project Alianza out of Boston – a program that offers agricultural education and access to fair markets for coffee farming families in underserved communities, beginning in Jinotega, Nicaragua. As… Read more.

Mini-Bazaar Saturday, August 23 10 am until 2 pm.  Baked goods, jams & jellies, treasures, rummage, household items, books, baskets, plants…all kinds of items needed to sell (not clothing). Please price your items (no lower than $1). Many volunteers needed! Sign up at www.union-church.org or talk to John Payne, 986-8100. And don’t forget to come… Read more.

A Gathering in Worship Offered by the People of the Church of Christ, Union Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 17, 2014, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm “A Celebration of Celtic Spirituality” Meditation Sometimes the light is coming, and sometimes it is going. Sometimes the moon is full, and sometimes it is nowhere to be found…. Read more.

On the back of each pew is a humble, but important part of our worship experience. Pew racks hold bibles for those seeking guidance, hymnals that help us lift our voice in song, and (often) a pencil stub to help keep young hands and minds occupied during services. Sadly, our current pew racks, installed in… Read more.